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MA Criminology

University of Essex 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
MA Master English

Course Overview

Course Overview This course provides a critical exploration of the nature of crime, justice, and punishment within complex social contexts, from the local to the global. You will gain a strong grounding in key criminological theories and develop the skills to conduct your own research and contribute to the field. Key Program Highlights Explores pressing global issues like terrorism, organized crime, surveillance, and human rights Builds on strong sociological foundations with a focus on critical and theoretical analysis Learn from leading experts on topics from homicide and victimization to environmental crime Develop essential research skills to evaluate both qualitative and quantitative data Examine the politics of crime prevention and the role of the state and security forces

Available Intakes

October 2026
CampusColchester Campus
CityEssex
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeGBP 23,875

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